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Canada Hot Hot Heat, the Canadian indie rock band, achieved widespread recognition and critical acclaim throughout their career, releasing five studio albums and performing globally.
Hot Hot Heat released their fourth studio album, "Future Breeds" in 2010, through Dangerbird Records.
Hot Hot Heat's fourth studio album, "Future Breeds", was released through Dine Alone Records in 2010. Hot Hot Heat also collaborated with Dine Alone Music Inc.
Hot Hot Heat released a limited edition 7" record, "Nature of Things" for Record Store Day in 2016, through Kaw-Liga Records. Their fifth and final self-titled album was also released via Kaw-Liga Records in 2016.
Hot Hot Heat's fifth and final self-titled album was released through Culvert Music in 2016. Culvert Music Inc. is also a related label.
Hot Hot Heat signed with Warner Records for the majority of their career, including Sire Records, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records. They released "Elevator" (2005) and "Happiness Ltd." (2007) through Sire.
Hot Hot Heat signed a U.S. deal with Warner in 2002 and released their major label debut album "Elevator" through Warner Bros. Records.
Hot Hot Heat released their first 7" record and a split LP with The Red Light Sting through Ache Records.
Hot Hot Heat released a 7" single through Monotonstudio Records in 2001.
Hot Hot Heat released their single "Bandages" in 2003 through B-Unique Records. They also released a promo CDr single of "Oh, Goddamit" on this label.
Hot Hot Heat signed with Warner in the U.S. in 2002 and Warner Music Group worked on many of their releases.
In 2003, the band re-released the 2001 album of tracks recorded prior to their Sub Pop recordings, "Scenes One Through Thirteen," on the OHEV Records label.
Hot Hot Heat released "Daytrotter Studio 3/28/2011" in 2011 through Daytrotter.
Hot Hot Heat formed in 1999 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The initial lineup included Dustin Hawthorne on bass, Steve Bays on keyboards, Paul Hawley on drums, and Matthew Marnik on vocals. The band’s early sound was characterized as electropunk, evolving from their thrashy punk origins. In 2000, Matthew Marnik departed, and Steve Bays assumed lead vocals. Dante DeCaro joined on guitar, shifting the band’s sound towards a more melodic, pop-influenced style. This new direction was strongly influenced by new wave bands from the 1980s, such as The Cure and XTC. They quickly released a series of 7-inch singles and toured extensively across Canada and the American Pacific Northwest, supporting bands like Les Savy Fav and Sloan.
In 2001, Hot Hot Heat signed with Seattle-based label Sub Pop. This led to the release of their EP “Knock Knock Knock” in early 2002, partially produced by Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie. The band’s sound at this time was at the forefront of the burgeoning dance-punk movement. Their first full-length album, “Make Up the Breakdown,” followed in 2002, produced by Jack Endino, known for his work with Nirvana and Soundgarden. The album received critical acclaim, with singles “Bandages” and “Talk to Me, Dance With Me” gaining significant airplay on MTV and radio stations like KROQ-FM, where both tracks reached No. 1 on the charts. In 2003, the band also re-released their earlier recordings, “Scenes One Through Thirteen.” In 2004, “Make Up the Breakdown” was voted “Favourite Album” at the Canadian Independent Music Awards.
Guitarist Dante DeCaro left the band in October 2004 but stayed to complete their next album, “Elevator,” which was released in 2005. This album marked their major label debut with Sire/Warner Bros. Records. Luke Paquin took over guitar duties in April 2005. Hot Hot Heat continued to tour, opening for bands such as Weezer and Foo Fighters in 2005, and later touring with Snow Patrol in 2007. Their third studio album, “Happiness Ltd.,” was released in September 2007, followed by “Future Breeds” in 2010. After a period of reduced activity, the band released their self-titled final album in 2016 before disbanding. The band briefly reunited in late 2023, releasing the single “Shock Me,” but the reunion concluded in early 2024 due to Steve Bays’ inability to commit.
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